Hubbell Lake Detention Dam dam
Hubbell Lake Detention Dam
Hubbell Lake Detention Dam, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was completed in 1979 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Rio Grande. This earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet, with a structural height of 23 feet and a length of 4650 feet. It has a storage capacity of 620 acre-feet and a drainage area of 35.02 square miles, providing important protection against flooding in the region. The dam's spillway, with a width of 1200 feet, is of the uncontrolled type.
With a high hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of June 2019, the Hubbell Lake Detention Dam is regulated by the Office of the State Engineer in New Mexico. It undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam has not experienced significant modifications over the years and has not required any emergency action plans. Owned by the local government, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and climate impacts in the Bernalillo County region.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Hubbell Lake Detention Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Div Channel Abv Tijeras Arroyo Nr Albq. | · | → |
| Tijeras Arroyo Nr Albuquerque | · | → |
| San Jose Drain At Woodward Rd At Albq. | · | → |
| Rio Grande At Isleta Lakes Nr Isleta | 45 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande At Albuquerque | 11 cfs | → |
| N. Floodway Channel At Albuquerque | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hubbell Lake Detention Dam.
Campgrounds
- Isleta Lake Rv
- Kirtland Afb Military
- Cedro Peak Group Campground
- Cedro Group Campground
- Cedro Peak Camping Sites - Robin And Jay
- Campbell Scout Ranch
Fishing spots
- La Junta Fishing Site
- Las Casitas Fishing Site
- San Diego Fishing Site
- River's Bend Fishing Site
- Bluffs Fishing Site
Track Hubbell Lake Detention Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hubbell Lake Detention Dam
Where does the data for Hubbell Lake Detention Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Hubbell Lake Detention Dam.